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Bayamon, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00956

Bayamón County, Puerto Rico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

79,304
1,157/sq mi
$29,280
Median income
$139,800
Median home value
30.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bayamon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,157
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00956 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00956 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bayamon, Bayamón County, Puerto Rico, with 79,304 residents across 68.6 square miles, a density of 1,157 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00956 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,280 (12% above the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $17,742. Poverty here runs at 36.9%, with unemployment measured at 7.6%. The typical home here is valued at $139,800 (1% above the state average); renters pay a median of $705 monthly, and 70.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 00956 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Bayamón County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 00956, Bayamon, PR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

79,304

Population

68.6

Area (sq mi)

1,157

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00956?

43.7

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 10.8%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino 99.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$29,280

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$17,742

Per Capita Income

36.9%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 00956 ranks nationally

Bayamon, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$29,280 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

32,708

Total Housing Units

26,979

Occupied Units

5,729

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$139,800

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$705

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 00956 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 00956 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 00956 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 00956 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
00971 Guaynabo, PR 30,986 3.5 mi
00957 Bayamon, PR 45,680 3.4 mi
00959 Bayamon, PR 50,560 4.5 mi
00961 Bayamon, PR 32,429 6.2 mi
00969 Guaynabo, PR 42,219 5.3 mi
00703 Aguas Buenas, PR 28,605 5.7 mi
00719 Naranjito, PR 30,990 5.8 mi
00952 Sabana Seca, PR 10,008 7.4 mi
00953 Toa Alta, PR 73,014 5.8 mi
00960 Bayamon, PR 1,779 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bayamón County

00959 standard
Bayamon, PR
Pop: 50,560
00957 standard
Bayamon, PR
Pop: 45,680
00961 standard
Bayamon, PR
Pop: 32,429
00960 standard
Bayamon, PR
Pop: 1,779

Related Areas

Bayamón County Bayamon, PR Puerto Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00956 in? ▼
ZIP code 00956 (Bayamon) is located in Bayamón Municipio, Puerto Rico. Bayamón Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bayamn-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00956? ▼
ZIP code 00956 in Bayamon, PR has a population of 79,304 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00956? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 00956 is $29,280, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00956? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 00956 is $139,800, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00956? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 00956 is Two or More Ethnicities at 42.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.6% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00956? ▼
In ZIP code 00956, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 00956? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00956 is 31.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 00956? ▼
In ZIP code 00956, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00956? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00956 is 36.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.